How does the real-life job of a forensic scientist compare to today’s very popular television shows that depict forensic scientists at work?
In the past fifteen years or so, forensic science has seen a tremendous increase in popularity both among the general public and young people attracted to careers in the field. While the current television shows (and some very sensational televised trials) have contributed to interest in the field, it is undoubtedly the advent of DNA analysis that has contributed most to the increased support and growth of forensic science. The first DNA analysis, applied to investigative work, was done in the mid-80s. With the specificity of the conclusions (that is connecting the biological sample to a single individual) and its acceptance in court, one could easily predict the potential contribution and vast growth of the discipline. In the late 80s and early 90s, DNA units were established throughout the field. Once firmly established, legislatures began to understand the importance of the specific conclusions and enacted laws to support the collection of profiles of convicted offenders for compari
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